ample

/'æmpl/
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ample

She had ample time to finish her book before the library closed.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • More than sufficient in size, amount, or capacity: Indicates that something is plentiful, abundant, or large enough for a specific need or purpose.
    • Fully sufficient or generous: Suggests an amount that is not only adequate but also leaves a comfortable margin.
    • Of large or generous size or proportions: Describes physical dimensions that are sizable or spacious.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • The apartment has ample closet space for all our clothes.
    • We have ample evidence to support the claim.
    • She made sure there was ample food for all the guests.
    • The car's trunk is ample enough for our luggage.
Advanced Usage
  • "Ample opportunity": A generous or more than sufficient chance to do something.
    • The program provides ample opportunity for students to practice their language skills.
  • "Leave ample time": To allow a generous amount of time for an activity.
    • We should leave ample time for traffic on the way to the airport.
Variants and Related Words
  • Amply (adverb): In a full or generous manner; sufficiently.
    • She was amply rewarded for her hard work.
  • Ampleness (noun): The state or quality of being ample.
    • The ampleness of the harvest was a relief to the farmers.
Synonyms
  • Abundant: Existing or available in large quantities.
  • Plentiful: Available in large amounts.
  • Copious: Abundant in supply or quantity.
  • Spacious: Having ample space.
  • Generous: Larger or more plentiful than is usual or necessary.
Antonyms
  • Insufficient: Not enough; inadequate.
  • Scarce: Insufficient for the demand; in short supply.
  • Meager: Lacking in quantity or quality.
  • Limited: Restricted in size, amount, or extent.
Related Phrases
  • More than ample: An emphatic way of saying something is more than enough.
    • The donations were more than ample to cover the project's costs.
  • Ample room for...: Plenty of space or scope for something.
    • There is ample room for improvement in the design.
ample

She had ample time to finish her book before the library closed.

Adjective
  1. fairly large
    • a sizable fortune
    • an ample waistline
    • of ample proportions
  2. affording an abundant supply
    • had ample food for the party
    • copious provisions
    • food is plentiful
    • a plenteous grape harvest
    • a rich supply
  3. more than enough in size or scope or capacity
    • had ample food for the party
    • an ample supply